as in innovative
introducing new ideas or methods
She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics. a groundbreaking new book
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Recent Examples of groundbreaking
While the Pro Display XDR has a number of strengths as a groundbreaking reference monitor, its price (at least compared with more typical graphic arts monitors) is prohibitive to all but some studios and wealthy creatives.
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Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Created by artist Judy Baca between 1974 and 1984, the mural is a groundbreaking depiction of Southern California history from the viewpoint of women and minorities and a potent national symbol at the intersection of art and activism.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Utzon won the bid to design the Opera House in 1957, and his groundbreaking modernist creation is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
He was born to an unwed teenage mom in Greenville, South Carolina, during the Jim Crow era but rose to become a civil rights icon and a groundbreaking politician who mounted two electrifying runs for the presidency in the 1980s.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
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Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Created by artist Judy Baca between 1974 and 1984, the mural is a groundbreaking depiction of Southern California history from the viewpoint of women and minorities and a potent national symbol at the intersection of art and activism.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Utzon won the bid to design the Opera House in 1957, and his groundbreaking modernist creation is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
He was born to an unwed teenage mom in Greenville, South Carolina, during the Jim Crow era but rose to become a civil rights icon and a groundbreaking politician who mounted two electrifying runs for the presidency in the 1980s.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for groundbreaking
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Luckily, today’s affordable beauty is packed with countless high-shine glosses, dewy setting sprays, innovative concealers, and so much more—all of which deliver luxurious results without the luxury price tag.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The innovative Hand Spray Lotion is a lightweight, fast-absorbing mist that delivers deep hydration without any greasiness.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The renovation was designed by Sage Studio, the in-house creative team of the hotel’s management company, Sage Hospitality, and DLR Group, a global design firm.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Most people are here for an easy getaway in the area—creative types on low-key weekend escapes from Los Angeles and couples who want something chic but unfussy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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El Concilio — the group that led the effort to rename First Street for Cesar Chavez in 1993 — voted to pursue reversing that change, asking City Council to restore the street’s original name.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The reality television show that made the family a household name has been off the air for over a decade, but the family managed to foray the cancellation of the original series into TLC spin-offs, brand deals, and social media fame.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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For six straight weeks, the stories and novel chapters handed in for my creative-writing class were predictably grim, and then, out of nowhere, a student revealed herself to be a true writer.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Overman said the trial is novel, but that there is still a long way to go before early immunotherapy can be considered a standard of care treatment for microsatellite stable colorectal cancer.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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As clever Mercury uplifts Mars in your 10th House of Professionality, the universe clears space for you to pitch ideas, request resources, or lead a project.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The colorful and sophisticated accommodations emphasize comfort via squishy couches and plush bedding, and clever layouts make smart use of the space in rooms and suites alike.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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In a year where anxiety over studio contraction and the rise of artificial intelligence often consumed the industry, both films gave Hollywood fresh hope.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, any fresh details on Rubin’s successor architecture — dubbed Feynman after theoretical physicist Richard Feynman and planned to debut in 2028 — will be noteworthy, as Nvidia continues to push the envelope on innovation to stay ahead of the competition.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Groundbreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundbreaking. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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